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What instrument starts with the letter J?
Jembe – A large rope-tuned goblet drum from West Africa that is played with bare hands. Traditionally covered in goat skin. Juru Kelenni – A one-stringed instrument, believed to be the earliest known ancestor of the West African ngoni.
What are the 6 musical instruments?
The great majority of musical instruments fall readily into one of six major categories: bowed strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard, and the guitar family, the first four of which form the basis of the modern symphony orchestra.
What are the 10 musical elements?
Terms in this set (10)
- Tempo. The speed of the beat. (
- Dynamics. The volume of the music (Loud or Soft)
- Meter. How the beats are grouped (Time Signature)
- Rhythm. The organization or patterns of NOTES and RESTS.
- Pitch. The highs and lows of notes.
- Melody. The main tune; the most important part.
- Harmony.
- Articulation.
What is the most relaxing instrument?
The Harp
The Harp. If you’re looking to calm your nerves, harp music might do the trick. A University of Arizona study explored the healing powers of music and showed that patients are most eased by the harp.
What’s a sport that starts with J?
‘J’ Sports Jai Alai — a sport derived from Basque Pelota, usually played indoors. Popular in many Latin American countries. Javelin — track and field event involving throwing a spear-like implement as far as possible.
What is an instrument that starts with O?
Organistrum – A large size 12th century Medieval instrument from Europe that was typically played by two musicians. It is known as the precursor of the hurdy gurdy and there are records of it found on the stone reliefs of European Romanesque cathedrals.
What are the 3 musical instruments?
There are three basic categories of musical instruments: percussion, wind, and stringed instruments.